Google Photos Integrates with 2026 Samsung Smart TVs

Google and Samsung have launched an integration that brings Google Photos directly to the screens of 2026 model smart TVs, allowing users to view curated collections of personal photos and videos in their living rooms. The feature, announced recently and now rolling out on eligible models in select countries, transforms the television into an accessible display for reliving memories without needing to cast from a mobile device.

The integration embeds Google Photos into Samsung's TV interface rather than as a standalone app. It appears in the Daily row on the home screen, where a rotating selection of automatically curated memories refreshes over time. Users can also access it through the Daily app launcher for a fullscreen viewing experience or via the Now Brief widget, which highlights select images during idle moments. This setup leverages the large screen size and high visual quality of modern TVs to create an immersive, ambient way to showcase highlights from a user's Google Photos library.

Setting up the feature is simple. Upon first access, the TV displays a QR code that users scan with their smartphone to link a Google account and grant permissions. Once connected, the...